Author Archives: Susan L. Schwartz

Florence Cocktail Week returns to Florence from 16 to 22 April 2026!

Florence Cocktail Week returns to Florence to celebrate ten years since its first edition (2016–2026).

How to Make the Absinthe Frappé

The Absinthe Frappé dates back to nineteenth century New Orleans, where it became one of

How to Make the Banana Daiquiri

The Banana Daiquiri is a variation on the classic Daiquiri, which dates back to early

How to Make the Ward 8 Cocktail

The Ward 8 was created in Boston at the end of the nineteenth century, reportedly

How to Make the Hot Toddy

If you want a hot toddy drink recipe you can make tonight with things already

How to Make the Salted Honey Old Fashioned

The Salted Honey Old Fashioned is a modern variation that uses salt to sharpen sweetness

How to Make the Perfect Manhattan

The Perfect Manhattan is the classic Manhattan’s brighter, silkier sibling, made by splitting the vermouth

How to Make the Smoked Apple Bourbon Smash

The Smoked Apple Bourbon Smash takes the loose, fruit driven structure of a smash and

How to Make the Rusty Nail

The Rusty Nail is a mid twentieth century cocktail that became closely associated with the

How to Make the Reset Spritz

The Reset Spritz is a modern, lighter style of drink that fits into the current